Within Park
- Bicycle Riding
- Bird Watching
- Camping, Primitive
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Grills
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Nature Study
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnicing
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
Important Notice:
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
Florida State Forests
Important Notice: The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Matanzas State Forest Cedar Creek Campground, FL
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The Cedar Creek Campground is located in the Matanzas State Forest (St. Johns County), about 25 minutes southeast of Crescent Beach, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with a portalet, no electricity and no water. Recreational activities featured here: ...
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Overview
Description
The Cedar Creek Campground is located in the Matanzas State Forest (St. Johns County), about 25 minutes southeast of Crescent Beach, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with a portalet, no electricity and no water. Recreational activities featured here: hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and photography.
Geography:
Matanzas State Forest is over 4699 acres of woodlands and wetlands protecting the remaining undisturbed salt marsh within the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. The forest is home to songbirds, wading marsh birds, bald eagles, deer, otter, turkey, and gopher tortoises. For further information about Matanzas State Forest, please Click Here.
Recreation:
Matanzas State Forest has a campground, a group camp, and forest roads that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, birding, wildlife viewing, photography, and hunting. This forest is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Matanzas State Forest; for further information please Click Here.
Facilities:
No electrical or water hookups available. This site is for tents, small RVs and pop-up campers. Each campsite is equipped a with picnic table, fire ring, and a grill.
Nearby Attractions:
Historic Downtown St. Augustine
Lake George State Forest
St. Augustine Ampitheater
St. Augustine Beaches
Marineland
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Faver Dykes State Park
Matanzas State Forest
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Tiger Bay State Forest
Moses Creek Conservation Area
Booking Window
Fri May 03 2024 - Thu Apr 03 2025
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations:Refunds:
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Tent Only
$9.05
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Tent Only
$9.05
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
29.72332, -81.26221
29°43'24"N, 81°15'44"W
Physical Address:
1074 Eagles Nest Road
St. Augustine, FL 32086
From Exit 305 on I-95, travel east on County Road 206 for 2 miles. Turn right (south) on US Hwy 1. Travel 2.8 miles on US Hwy 1, and turn left (east) on Double Gate Road into the main entrance of Matanzas State Forest. Travel 1.4 miles and turn left (north) on Longleaf Road. Travel 0.4 miles and turn right (east) on Evans Road. Travel 0.9 miles and turn right (south) on Eagle's Nest Road. Travel 0.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
29.72332, -81.26221
29°43'24"N, 81°15'44"W
Physical Address:
1074 Eagles Nest Road
St. Augustine, FL 32086
From Exit 305 on I-95, travel east on County Road 206 for 2 miles. Turn right (south) on US Hwy 1. Travel 2.8 miles on US Hwy 1, and turn left (east) on Double Gate Road into the main entrance of Matanzas State Forest. Travel 1.4 miles and turn left (north) on Longleaf Road. Travel 0.4 miles and turn right (east) on Evans Road. Travel 0.9 miles and turn right (south) on Eagle's Nest Road. Travel 0.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
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